Professional Plaid

What I'm Wearing:

Flannel: Forever 21

Blazer: Urban Outfitters

Jeans: Citizens of Humanity via Buffalo Exchange

Earrings: Nordstrom BP

Handbag: Anthropologie

Boots: Nordstrom BP

Lately, I have been inspired by a few bloggers who have styled casual plaid with a blazer (exhibit A). So, I thought I would give it a shot. And guess what? I like it. However, the flannel I'm wearing right now is about three years old and already falling apart (and one of only two in my closet). I have been needing an excuse to go shopping...and maybe this is just the excuse I have been looking for!

P.S. I'm off to write a paper due tomorrow. This whole having class on Friday thing is really not working well for me this quarter...what a spoiled and fortunate college student I have been up until this point.

California Winter

What I'm Wearing:

Top: Anthropologie "Winsome Pullover" (on sale here)

Dress (worn as skirt): Nordstrom BP

Peacoat: Nordstrom BP

Scarf: Forever 21

Belt: Target

Tights: HUE (similar here)

Boots: Cathy Jean Shoes

Today was truly a perfect Southern California winter's day—crisp, cold, and sunny. It was a day that I could finally wear tights, boots, and a coat and actually be appropriately dressed. 

Another good thing about today? the fact that I'm on my third fourth cup of coffee as I write this. 

The best thing about today? the fact that I restyled one of my favorite old dresses (that I haven't worn since my junior year of high school!) in a new and different way. My whole outfit came together in about 5 minutes after my orignal plan involving a turtleneck looked slightly less flattering than I had imagined. 

Happy Tuesday!

Lace & Dots

What I'm Wearing:

Cardigan: Anthropologie "Filigree Cardi"(remixed here)

Jeans: Joe's Jeans

Belt: Nordstrom BP

Necklace: gifted

Handbag: Anthropologie "Spotted Satchel" (remixed here)

Boots: Anthropologie "Buckled Paddock Boots"

 Since I had a long day, I decided to go for a simple outfit consisting of my favorite pieces...specifically this lace cardigan and polka dot bag. These pieces got me through hours of class, running errands, and coffee house studying. I ventured away from my usual Starbucks, and opted to study at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf instead, since it's a little closer to where I live. It was a nice change, but the 2 hour Wi-fi limit and no discount for soy milk reminded me of why I love Starbucks so much.